Junior Clinical Fellow

VerseOne Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VerseOne Group is supporting a Trust in England to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics and Trauma. The role covers the full range of fracture care and acute Orthopaedic problems, with theatre time to assist and learn basic surgical techniques, under supervision.

You rotate through clinics and theatres, participate in discharge planning for complex cases, and develop communication and teamwork with multi-disciplinary teams. GMC registration and at least 6 months NHS experience are required.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with at least 6 months NHS experience.
• Experience with orthopaedic and trauma patients is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend theatre to assist and be taught basic surgical techniques.
• Manage day-to-day care of elective and trauma patients on the wards.
• Participate in discharge planning for complex health and social care needs.
• Develop communication skills and teamwork with other health professionals.
• Learn resuscitation principles in trauma situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discharge planning

Clinical training

Job description

Please see the job summary details:Clinical fellow grades are rostered for some clinic and theatre slots to ensure they receive clinical training and supervision.See emergency admissions presenting to A&E. During your post you will see the full range of fracture and acute Orthopaedic problems.Understand the process of discharge planning for patients with complex health and social care requirements.Attend theatre to assist and be taught basic surgical techniques.Learn and develop communication skills.

Candidate should have in place GMC Registration, with at least 6 months NHS experience.

See emergency admissions presenting to A&E. During your post you will see the full range of fracture and acute Orthopaedic problems.Be involved in the day to day management of elective Orthopaedic and trauma patients on the wards.Attend theatre to assist and be taught basic surgical techniques.Learn and develop communication skills.Develop your skills in team working and working with other health professionals.Understand the process of discharge planning for patients with complex health and social care requirements.Become competent in practical procedures such as application of plaster of Paris, aspiration of joints, closed reduction techniques for joint dislocation, simple fractures, traction pin insertion, setting up of skeletal traction.Understanding the principles and practice of resuscitation in the trauma situation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.